LAWYER PROFILE
Michael S Stamer

Michael S Stamer

Global 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA

15 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Michael Stamer represents official and unofficial committees of unsecured creditors, secured lender groups, debtors, boards of directors and special committees, debtor in possession lenders, plan sponsors and acquirers of businesses and assets in large, complex chapter 11 cases and domestic and international out of court restructurings. Michael has played a leading role in many recent high-profile restructurings in the energy, oilfield services, power, health care, retail and media industries.

Significant matters include CommScope, CURO Group, GWG, GEO Group, PG&E, CBL & Associates, Chesapeake Energy, Pacific Drilling, Weatherford International, CHC Group, Jonah Energy, Rex Energy Corporation and Hercules Offshore, to name a few.

Professional Memberships

Member, New Jersey and New York Bars.

Personal

B.A., University of Vermont (1986); J.D., Rutgers School of Law (1989)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - USA

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Michael Stamer acts for a variety of clients, including noteholders, bondholders, creditors' committees and acquirers. He has notable experience advising on bankruptcy proceedings in the energy sector.

Strengths

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  • He's great at weaving groups together.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Global Guide
  • He's very commercial and knows when to take a hard line but also how to find win-win solutions.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Akin (79)

Asia-Pacific Region

China

Europe-wide

Latin America - International Counsel

Middle East-wide

Saudi Arabia

UK

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